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Sun shade apparatus for a vehicle

a technology for vehicles and shade apparatuses, applied in the direction of sunshades, flexible covers, superstructure sub-units, etc., can solve the problems that not all vehicles include window gutters, and may not be a viable option

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-03-04
CHEN CHIH GUANG
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"The present invention provides a sun shade apparatus for a vehicle that includes a canopy housing, an elongated sun shade canopy retractable into the housing, and a plurality of support stands positionable on the roof of the vehicle. The support stands have hooks for releasably engaging the canopy. The canopy can be automatically retracted under spring tension or manually. The canopy has openings that can be engaged with the hooks. The straps for securing the canopy to the vehicle can be adjusted and releasably coupled together. The canopy can be mounted within the trunk of the vehicle. The support stands have a housing with a containment region and a spring for moving the hooks between an upper position and a lower position. The technical effects of the invention include providing a convenient and effective sun shade for vehicles, regardless of the vehicle's design or season, and ensuring the canopy is secure and easy to use."

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However, not all vehicles include window gutters.
While it may be considered preferable to run a strap through open doors of the vehicle, this obviously may not be a viable option is some cases (e.g. if the vehicle is a two door sedan).

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[0019]In the figures, sun shade apparatus in accordance with the present invention is generally designated 10 and, in FIG. 1, is shown when in use to provide shading for a vehicle generally designated 80. Apparatus 10 comprises an elongated sun shade canopy 12 retractable within a canopy housing 30, four elastic ropes 26 with proximal ends secured to the forward end 13 of canopy 12, four support stands 40, and a pair of straps 70. Body hooks 28 are secured to the distal ends of elastic ropes 26. Vehicle 80 (which does not form part of the invention) comprises a vehicle body 82 with a roof 84, front and rear roll down windows 86, 88 on opposed sides of the vehicle, a storage trunk 90 shown in a closed position, and a trunk latch 92 for holding the trunk in a closed position. As well, vehicle 80 comprises a hood 94 and front and rear windows 96, 98.

[0020]Canopy 12 comprises fabric material and is preferably white or coated with silver paint on the side normally exposed to sunlight. It...

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Abstract

Sun shade apparatus for a vehicle includes a canopy housing and an elongated canopy which is retractable into the housing and extendable from the housing over the roof of a vehicle. Support stands positionable on the vehicle roof serve to engage the canopy while holding it away from the roof when the canopy is extended over the roof. Each of the support stands includes a canopy hook for releasably engaging the canopy. The hooks may be made moveable between an unlatched position facilitating engagement and disengagement with the canopy and a latched position securing the canopy.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to sun shade apparatus for a vehicle, the purpose being to reduce the build up of interior temperatures when the vehicle is allowed to stand in the hot sun.BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION[0002]It is common practice in apparatus for blocking the sun after a vehicle is parked to use a reflector or other cover to shield the vehicle from the sun from inside of the vehicle. But, this does not stop the sun from heating up the interior of the vehicle by beating down on the vehicle roof. As a result, a number of vehicle sun shades or canopies have been devised to extend over the vehicle roof and thereby provide additional heat insulation. Some of these canopies include a desirable insular air space between the shade and the vehicle roof. However, they are not well adapted for compact storage when not in use, and they are not well adapted to both hold a canopy in an extended working position while permitting retraction into a storage posi...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E04H15/06B60J11/00E04F10/00E04H15/00
CPCB60J11/02
Inventor CHEN, CHIH GUANG
Owner CHEN CHIH GUANG
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